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Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD)

Learn about total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD), a condition involving improper drainage through the blood vessels. TAPVD can be fatal.

Pulmonary vein stenosis

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Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is when there is a narrowing or blockage in the pulmonary veins. It is a rare disease and if it progresses, it can lead to pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.

Pulmonary stenosis

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Learn about pulmonary stenosis. This condition involves the pulmonary valve being unable to open completely. This results in constricted blood flow.

Pulmonary hypertension

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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Pulmonary artery banding

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Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.

Pulmonary atresia

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Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

The circulatory system before and after birth

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Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Pulmonary function testing

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Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein using image guidance

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A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the internal jugular vein procedure.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the femoral vein using image guidance

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A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the femoral procedure.

Vascular access in the NICU

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Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.

Ross procedure

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In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

Central venous line (CVL) removal: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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Learn how to care for your child at home after a CVL removal procedure.

Lung tests and cancer treatment

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A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.

Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.

Connected Care

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This learning hub is intended for community health-care providers and the Connected Care Paediatric Education Program. You will be able to access handouts on tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, vascular access devices, and subcutaneous injections.

Total body irradiation for blood and marrow transplants

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Learn about total body irradiation which is given to a child before the blood and marrow transplant.

Preparing for scoliosis surgery

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Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.

Child's daily routine after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn about your child's daily routine at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Common arterial trunk

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Learn about common arterial trunk, a defect in which a single great artery comes out of the ventricles instead of the usual pulmonary artery and aorta.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

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131I-MIBG is a radioactive therapy used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. Learn how to prepare for the treatment and care for your child after MIBG therapy. Also learn about potential side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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Learn how to care for child at home after a CVL insertion procedure.

Tetralogy of Fallot

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Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

Leukemia: Central venous line

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Learn why your child acute myeloid leukemia (AML) will receive a central venous line (CVL) and how to care for it.